controversially
English
Etymology
controversial + -ly
Adverb
controversially (comparative more controversially, superlative most controversially)
- In a controversial manner.
- 2011 October 22, Sam Sheringham, “Aston Villa 1 - 2 West Brom”, in BBC Sport:
- West Brom came from behind to snatch their first league win at Villa Park since 1979 after Aston Villa's Chris Herd was controversially sent off.
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